When is the blooming period of Cymbidium ensifolium? Do a good job of care, and the flowers will bloom more brilliantly and last longer
Cymbidium ensifolium is a plant we often grow, and when growing it we generally keep it as a potted plant. Its leaves are very glossy, normally 30 to 60 cm long and 1 to 2.5 cm wide. In addition, the inflorescence has 3 to 9 flowers, usually yellowish green with purple spots, and they are also fragrant. The scent makes people feel very comfortable. So when does it bloom? Let's take a look together.
I. When does it bloom
If you have grown it, you know that it can bloom twice a year, generally from June to October. During this period, it will bloom in two rounds, with about one month between them. The first blooming is in early July, and then the second blooming is in early August. By mid-August, it is at its best. So looking at it this way, its blooming time is divided into two periods.
Potted Cymbidium ensifolium
II. Care during the blooming period
1. Nutrients
When it is blooming, that is when nutrients are consumed the fastest, so we must keep nutrients sufficient and not let them run short, otherwise the flowers will fade early. That is, when it is blooming, apply a little more fertilizer, but keep the fertilizer as dilute as possible; the concentration must not be too high. As long as you apply it frequently, it can grow very robustly and bloom on time.
2. Light
Among the many orchid varieties, it is the one that likes sunlight the most. So before it blooms, we can let it get as much sun as possible, and after it blooms, do not shade it either. At this time, let it enjoy sufficient light even more, so that the flowers that come out will have a brighter color and last a little longer.
Cymbidium ensifolium
3. Proper bud thinning
Before it blooms, it will certainly produce many flower buds. Some people think that the more buds there are, the more flowers will surely bloom later, so they do not manage them much. Actually, this is wrong. Sometimes among these buds, some grow very weakly. If they are not removed in time, they will consume a certain amount of nutrients and leave the other normal buds without enough nutrition, and the flowers that bloom then will not look good either. So we must thin the buds in time, and only then can more beautiful flowers bloom.